INTRODUCTION
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Material nature consists of three modes or attributes: goodness, passion and ignorance. These are called Guṇas in Saṃskṛt. Kṛṣṇa explains how we are operate through three different types of root thought patterns. One is satva, the other is rajas and the third is tamas. These are translated as goodness, passion and ignorance; however, these are not exact translations
Root patterns that lead to ecstasy and bliss form satva. Root patterns that lead to restlessness, anger and emotional imbalance form rajas. Root patterns that lead to depression, dullness and low moods form tamas. Those root thought patterns that automatically arise and imbalance our cognition, and lead to depression are called tamas. Sātvic patterns do not disturb us. Patterns that lead us to peace, bliss and ecstasy are sāvtic patterns.